Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Santa Clara County, California on the Upper Penitencia Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: UPCC1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
10.5 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. Sustained flooding would cause floodwaters to move north westerly towards Capitol and I-680, as well as south westerly toward McKee Road. I-680 at risk of flooding under the McKee and Alum Rock interchanges. Downstream of I-680, floodwaters move southwards toward Lower Silver Creek, and northwards following parallel to Coyote Creek, south of Lundy Avenue. Water may move further north toward Milpitas, crossing Montague Expwy and following Capitol Avenue toward I-880.
9 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding may occur along Penitencia Creek Road with overbanking occurring at multiple locations, mostly spilling southward upstream of Capitol Avenue. The Commodore neighborhood may experience flooding. Neighborhood south of Educational Park Drive floods. Flea Market and surrounding area along Berryessa Creek at risk. Significant overbanking may occur on both sides of the Creek, sheet flowing and ponding against I-680 if flooding is sustained.
8 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Bridges and surrounding areas near Mabury Road, Educational Park Drive, and King Road at risk. Neighborhood streets around Commodore Drive and Cape Horn Court at risk, as well as flow onto Educational Park Drive. Overbanking may occur near Noble Ave along Penitencia Creek Road. Baseball field and parking lot near KIPP Collegiate / Independence High School may flood.
6.5 ft
Monitor Stage. Culvert debris can adversely affect capacity at Mabury Road and Educational Park Drive.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
UPCC1
River
Upper Penitencia Creek
County
Santa Clara, CA
Coordinates
37.3906°N, 121.8429°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road?
The Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Upper Penitencia Creek rises?
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Where is the Upper Penitencia Creek at Piedmont Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Santa Clara County, California at coordinates 37.3906°N, 121.8429°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: SCVWD